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The Serpent and the Wings of Night

Carissa Broadbent · 2022

Crowns of Nyaxia · Book 1

FaeIndex Verdict

Readers drawn to dark high-heat romantasy with vampire trials, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension, and power imbalances will find this matches their mood. Its dual perspective on mortal vulnerability amid fated mates and political stakes creates a sharper edge than standard fae tournament tales.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 explicit, moderately frequent; dark heat

Tropes

Enemies to Lovers Tournament / Trials Vampires Forbidden Romance Slow Burn Morally Grey Love Interest Political Intrigue Power Imbalance High Steam Betrayal Chosen One Cliffhanger Ending Dark Romance Fated Mates Forced Proximity Dual POV Found Family Fae / Faerie Secret Identity / Hidden Power

Content Warnings

Dubious Consent Graphic Violence Death of Major Character Torture

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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